#231D2A Hex Color

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#231d2a is a dark, muted purple with cool violet undertones and an almost-gray, dusty finish. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, shadowy mood suited to dark interfaces, luxury branding, gaming, and spiritual themes. Use the hex code as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 16.4:1 contrast for clear small body copy.

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What is #231d2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #231d2a is rgb(35, 29, 42), in HSL hsl(268, 18%, 14%) and in CMYK 17%, 31%, 0%, 84%.

What colors pair well with #231d2a in a design?

#231d2a pairs well with dusty mauve, muted rose, and warm cream, which bring out its violet cast without making the palette loud. Use warm cream for text or accents, and reserve mauve for smaller supporting elements.

Is #231d2a readable on white or black?

#231d2a has a 16.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.28:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.

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